Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Abdugani Sanginov, Chairman of the Management Board of Uzbekneftegaz JSC, met with Zhang Xiaodong, president of China’s Honghua Group Limited. The parties discussed the implementation of existing contracts, the quality of drilling equipment and prospects for expanding cooperation.
One of the main topics was the fulfilment of a contract for the supply of four drilling rigs, each with a lifting capacity of 450 tonnes.
Sanginov stressed the need to address shortcomings identified during factory testing and acceptance procedures, as well as to ensure that the equipment is delivered within the agreed deadlines and meets quality and reliability requirements.
The participants also considered the possibility of purchasing four additional ZJ70 drilling rigs equipped with an automated control system. Further development of this area will depend on the timely fulfilment of obligations under the first contract.
The parties also focused on training specialists to work with modern technologies.
In particular, they proposed considering the possibility of Honghua Group manufacturing a drilling simulator that would allow students specialising in drilling to develop practical skills and prepare for safe operation of modern equipment.
Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to continue practical cooperation, develop mutually beneficial projects and consistently fulfil the agreed tasks.
